Let’s be honest, there’s always a justification to lift a glass of cheer.
Whether it’s commemorating an upcoming marriage, new addition to the family, career advancement, Educator Recognition Day, or simply relishing the arrival of the weekend, here are some elegant ways to savor the perfect toast.
For those who appreciate pinot noir, Copper Cane Wines has an excellent collection from California, including Belle Glos. The unique region offers an optimal wine-growing environment due to its blend of soil composition, sunlight exposure, and varying levels of fog. The Belle Glos 2022 Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir displays a rich purple hue with scents of warm blackberry pie, raspberry, licorice, and white pepper. The silky texture finishes off with traces of dry cherry, crushed lavender, and chocolate-coated blueberries.
If you’re a wine enthusiast with a free spirit, make sure to explore Planeta’s Frappato DOC Vittoria. This Sicilian grape produces a rare wine as there are fewer than 2,000 acres of Frappato vines planted globally, with the majority located in Sicily. Tasting notes of this cherry-colored wine include hints of white pepper, tobacco, and red fruit.
With many Hollywood actors and musicians venturing into launching their own wine and spirits lines, it was just a matter of time before Grammy-nominated Jeremih unveiled his own creation. Inspired by his debut chart-topping single, “Birthday Sex,” this wine, bearing the same name, is a collaboration between the artist and Napa Valley/Sonoma winemaker Russell Bevan. The wine, described as a “naked” Chardonnay with a daring bottle design, offers a light yet flavorful blend of oak notes and fruity flavors.
The team at Glasvin understands the importance of glassware in enhancing the wine-tasting experience. Top choices from their handcrafted glassware sets include The Champagne for indulging in bubbly or sparkling wine, The Prestige tailored for red wines, and our personal favorite, The Obsession, a Burgundy-style glass engineered to unleash the full range of aromas.
If you lean towards cocktails instead of wine, the team at Bark & Barware has an entertaining Premium Smokeshow Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch that is ideal for social gatherings. Whether you’re seeking a gift for a host or hostess or simply want to pamper yourself, this set comes in a natural wood box and includes silver tools along with six different wood chip flavors. The kit for whiskey smoking features a torch where you can craft your own smoked cocktail, while the aged and charred bourbon kit imparts a smoky taste effortlessly.
Another top choice for spirit enthusiasts is Mijenta, a sustainable tequila free of additives, which recently unveiled its latest limited-edition variant, Cristalino. This new release combines notes of maple, caramel, coffee, coconut, toffee, and fruity hints of citrus and honey with cooked agave for a smooth flavor.
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